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YJ06 VUP

2006 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,989 mi
Last recorded97,989 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen California64,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 VUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,989 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 92,330 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 92,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,301 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,180 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,021 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 71,021 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,158 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 68,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,464 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,188 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,101 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,250 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,466 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 30,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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YJ06 VUP is a 2006 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 64,433 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ06 VUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ06 VUP registered?

YJ06 VUP is a 2006 Volkswagen California, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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